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Quick and Easy Broccolini Recipe

Karen Tedesco
This is the easiest, basic way to cook broccolini recipe ever. Learn how to cook delicious broccolini to simple perfection in 2 minutes!
5 from 13 votes
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 2 mins
Total Time 7 mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine vegetables
Servings 4 servings
Calories 105 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 

  • Salt
  • 2 large bunches (450 g) broccolini (1 pound)
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 1-2 fresh lemon wedges
US Customary - Metric

Instructions
 

  • Bring 4-5 quarts of water to a boil in a large saucepan or pot . Add ¼ cup salt.
  • Prep the broccolini: Trim off the very bottom of the broccolini stems (about ½-inch). Slice off the florets. Halve any florets that are bigger than 3 inches wide. Slice the stalks into approximately 1 ½-2-inch pieces.
  • Drop the broccolini into the boiling water and cook 2 minutes. Drain immediately, then transfer to a serving bowl.
  • Pour the olive oil over the broccolini and toss gently with tongs. Squeeze the lemon wedges over. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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Notes

  • To make ahead, cook, drain and immediately rinse under cold running water to preserve the color. Drain again and drizzle with olive oil. Store refrigerated up to 5 days.
  • When ready to cook, sauté the broccolini for a minute or two in olive oil.
  • Want to roast broccolini? After tossing with olive oil spread out on a sheet pan and roast at 450 degrees or under the broiler until the edges are slightly charred.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 105kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 26mgPotassium: 37mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1506IUVitamin C: 92mgCalcium: 67mgIron: 1mg